ISCO Occupation Group 2621.4 Conservator

From Open Risk Manual

Definition

Conservator: Conservators organise and valorise works of art, buildings, books and furniture. They work in a wide range of areas such as creating and implementing new collections of art, preserving heritage buildings by applying restoration techniques as well as foreseeing the conservation of literary works, films, and valuable objects.

Essential Skills

  • Use Ict Recources To Solve Work Related Tasks
  • Museum Databases
  • Structure Information
  • Ensure Safety Of Exhibition
  • Coordinate Operational Activities
  • Apply Strategic Thinking
  • Create Solutions To Problems
  • Meet Deadlines
  • Assess Conservation Needs
  • Provide Conservation Advice
  • Cope With Challenging Demands
  • Assess Object Condition
  • Diagnose Conservation Issues
  • Create Collection Conservation Plan


Optional Skills

  • Estimate Restoration Costs
  • Present Reports
  • History
  • Art History
  • Estimate Restoration Costs Of Antique Items
  • Art-Historical Values
  • Evaluate Art Quality
  • Interact With An Audience
  • Cultural Projects
  • Art Collections
  • Cultural History
  • Apply Restoration Techniques
  • Respect Cultural Differences In The Field Of Exhibition
  • Furniture, Carpet And Lighting Equipment Products
  • Historic Architecture
  • Supervise Projects For The Conservation Of Heritage Buildings
  • Perform Project Management
  • Provide Project Information On Exhibitions


Alternative Names

  • Building Conservation Officer


Higher Level